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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,914.64, 402,608.96 and 201,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,914.64, 402,608.96 and 201,249.82 is: 277,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,914.64 : 402,608.96 = 201,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,914.64/402,608.96 = 201,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,914.64x = 402,608.96 × 201,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,914.64x = 81,024,980,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,024,980,730.39/291,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,563.95

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